Best New Mashups: Mapping Mashups using Google Maps, Facebook and Twitter

Wendell Santos, January 18th, 2013

Google MapsOver one-third of our mashup directory is made up of mapping mashups and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. We have taken two looks at mapping mashups in the past. With it being a year since our last review, now is a good time to look at the newest mashups taking advantage of mapping APIs. Read below for more information on each.


Best New Mashups: The Latest Instagram Mashups

Wendell Santos, January 11th, 2013

InstagramDespite recent debate regarding Instagram traffic numbers, the app remains popular among developers submitting mashups to our directory. This week we take a look at some of the newest mashups we’ve seen using the Instagram API. More information is below.


Best New Mashups: Best Mashups of 2012

Wendell Santos, January 4th, 2013

With 2013 in full swing, it’s a good time to put a bow on the past year in mashups. In 2012, there were over 500 mashups added to our directory. Today we’ll take a look at some of the coolest mashups using APIs from Twitter, Bing, foursquare and more. Read below for more details on each and let us know what other great ones we missed.


Best New Mashups: The Latest YouTube Mashups

Wendell Santos, December 14th, 2012

This week we’re spotlighting the YouTube API, one of our most consistently popular APIs. YouTube is the third most used API in our directory appearing in over 650 mashups. Each of the mashups below leverage YouTube and have been named mashup of the day since October.
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Google Apps Management Tool Wins API Mashups Contest

Eric Carter, December 12th, 2012

Between September and November of 2012, coders and API enthusiasts submitted their best API concoctions in the 4th API Mashup Contest. Developers around the world were invited to participate in the growing competition that invites innovative ideas and offers invaluable feedback and opportunities. A Google Apps management tool took first place, with gifting, photo, music and video apps rounding out the top five.


Best New Mashups: Shopping Mashups Using Amazon, Facebook and eBay

Wendell Santos, December 7th, 2012

Amazon eCommerceThe holiday season is in full swing and with that comes its dreaded kin, the holiday shopping season. Never fear, we’ve rounded up a number of mashups to help make your gift giving a little easier this year. These mashups allow users to create wish lists, offer gift recommendations and compare prices. If you want even more options, take a look at our shopping mashups from last year.


Innovative, Entertaining and Useful Mashups that Use the Foursquare API

Janet Wagner, December 6th, 2012

FoursquareAt the time of this writing, there are 95 Mashups that use the Foursquare API. This post features a few innovative, entertaining and useful mashups that use the Foursquare API.


Best New Mashups: November Roundup Featuring Facebook, Instagram and Prosperent

Wendell Santos, November 30th, 2012

FacebookDecember starts tomorrow and brings with it the upcoming holiday season. Before we dive headfirst into the final month of the year, let’s take a look back at November and the best mashups that we didn’t catch the first time around. This group of mashups include a social content discovery site, shopping price comparison, business traveler information and a keyword research tool. For more information keep reading below.


Springer APIs- Fostering Innovation via API Contests

Ajay Ohri, November 20th, 2012

SpringerSpringer is one of the leading publishers of scientific books and journals. It has had an OpenAccess API , and it has also sponsored API contests around the same. Three kinds of APIs are available by Springer.


Best New Mashups: Food Mashups Using Facebook, Ordr.in and DealSurf

Wendell Santos, November 16th, 2012

foursquareSomebody recently told me that Thanksgiving is next week and I was sure that they were lying. Lo and behold, Thanksgiving is next week and thoughts invariably turn to food. Instead of helping you prepare that killer side dish though, this week’s mashups will come in handy when you can’t stomach any more leftover turkey. If you feel the need to get out of the house and have someone else cook for you or even if you want the food delivered to your doorstep, these mashups should help out. Read below for more details on each.


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